Position Overview
Procurement Advisor role at Golding Homes, reporting to the Head of Procurement, based in central Maidstone.
Responsibilities
You’ll provide detailed advice and guidance to the organisation on all aspects of procurement and at all stages of the procurement cycle, including advice on procurement issues to colleagues, managers and suppliers.
You will support the establishment and maintenance of internal procedures and systems designed to evaluate and regulate procurement processes, and develop commercially effective solutions while ensuring that the governance framework is considered.
The role includes undertaking market research, benchmarking of costs and services and spend analysis.
Qualifications
* Team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and manage suppliers.
* Experience in procurement, using procurement systems, finance and purchase‑to‑pay systems, with strong MS Office skills.
* Experience drafting contracts and interpreting terms and conditions, with an understanding of procurement policy and procedure, including public law.
* Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualification or qualified by experience.
* Experience working in a housing setting is desirable.
* Annual salary circa £38, k and a 37‑hour working week.
* Based in central Maidstone.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
* Company pension contribution and life assurance
* Flexible benefits including a health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle‑to‑work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
Closing Date
Sunday 18th January 2026 at Midnight
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Administrative and Purchasing
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations, Construction and Non‑profit Organizations
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